{"product_id":"adulting-for-dummies-isbn-9781119904335","title":"Adulting For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearn to adult even better than your parents\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEven though it’s tougher than ever, this adulting thing doesn’t come with instructions!\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eThe moment you turn 18 you’re expected to be a master of everything from personal finance to household chores, even if you’ve never done any of these things before. It’s no wonder that a lot of people just like you are looking for a guide to adulthood that doesn’t assume you magically learned how to do laundry and invest in a 401(k) on your eighteenth birthday. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eAdulting For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e, Gencie Houy, independent living educator at Texas Tech, walks you through every critical part of adulting on your own. From basic life and household tasks to managing your finances and health, you’ll learn how to achieve your goals in each area of your life that matters to you. You’ll also discover how to balance the different parts of your life so you don’t get overwhelmed in any one area. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book also offers: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdvice on navigating the modern dating scene and communicating with family members, friends, and romantic partners\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGuidance on budgeting your money and saving up for a house (yes, it’s still possible!)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEasy strategies for keeping your home in order and in good shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo one said being an adult is easy. But, with help from your friends at \u003ci\u003eDummies\u003c\/i\u003e, it doesn’t have to be impossible. Grab a copy of \u003ci\u003eAdulting For Dummies \u003c\/i\u003etoday! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout This Book 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFoolish Assumptions 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIcons Used in This Book 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeyond the Book 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to Go from Here 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Shifting From Surviving To Thriving 3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: Experiencing the Thrill and Fear of Running Your Own Life 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking One Step at a Time 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEntering the age of maturity 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding that change is inevitable 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMapping Out Your Destination 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppreciating who you are 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThinking big 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Your Mark 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Character 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNavigating the Necessities 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProviding the Goods 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStepping Up: You Got This 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Knowing What You Want and Getting It 19\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting Achievable Goals 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePinpointing your potential 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering categories of goals 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating achievable goals: The short and long of it 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting gritty 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDecision-Making: It’s All You! 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOutside influences 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA never-ending process 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsequences 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdvocating for Yourself: Scary, but Doable 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting to know you 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing uniquely you 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpeaking up 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBaby, you’re worth it 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Keeping up in a Changing World 35\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNavigating the Murky Waters of Digital Ethics 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking it at face value 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding rights and responsibilities 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing cautious: Don’t be quick to click 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluating Appearances: Social Media Isn’t Always What It Seems 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding a balance 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCapturing your success 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStaying linked 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Dating, Relating, and Communicating 43\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Making New Friends While Keeping the Old 45\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing the Importance of Friendship 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe work of being a good friend 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe art of meeting new people 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSquad goals! 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA friend in need is a friend indeed 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA healthy friendship 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing Fake Friends 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePeer influence 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe friend\/acquaintance paradox 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnergy vampires 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTime to move on 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: You’ll Always Be Their Kid: Family Dynamics 55\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Roles and Responsibilities in Families 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaying your part 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNavigating the family life cycle 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Along 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe mother of all battles 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRivalry in the family 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppreciating Families’ Uniqueness 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEstablishing strong families 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppreciating the wisdom of your elders 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNavigating Crisis in the Family 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFunctioning in the dysfunction 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReceiving a dreaded phone call 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Bumbling through the Dating Scene 67\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Out of the Friend Zone 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEngaging in purposeful dating 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFiguring out where to meet people 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting what you give 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing When It’s Time for Those Three Little Words 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Stupid Cupid, stop picking on me!” 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes of love 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActs of love 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Saying What You Mean 77\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Basics: Communication 101 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrushing up on conversation starters 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpeaking without words 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePolishing your email etiquette 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTexting, snapping, and chatting 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHearing AND listening 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSending Mixed Messages 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt’s all in the delivery 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eArguably the best 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePeacekeeping 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSolving Problems: It’s a Process 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Earning Enough to Live On 91\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: It’s Called Work For a Reason 93\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhatever You Are, Be a Great One 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSomeday is not a weekday 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou do you 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAptitude versus attitude 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding the Best Options for Good Choices 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInvestigating career clusters 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePursuing the pathway to success 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNow Hiring! 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding the right fit 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with the necessary evils: Applications and other paperwork 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking lasting first impressions 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Impressing the Boss and Succeeding on the Job 111\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou’ve Got Skills 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting school smarts to use 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerforming on the job 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDressing for Success 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccepting uniformity 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDemonstrating professionalism 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding casual day 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOvercoming Imposter Syndrome 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: Champagne Tastes, Beer Budget: Saving and Spending 121\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Paid: Show Me the Money 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWait, what!? Taxes? 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI’ve got bills: They’re multiplying 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging your bills like a pro 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting your paycheck to work 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSecuring Your Future 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGiving is better than receiving 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSaving more and spending less 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting your money to work 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping Yourself out of the Red 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy do I need a budget? 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow do I stay on track? 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging Credit Cards 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGiving credit where credit is due 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking the grade: Credit scores and reports 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuying now and paying later 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: How Much?! Paying for Housing and Buying a Car 145\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMoving Out It May Be Time 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHoney, I’m home 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDifferent types of housing 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRenting versus buying 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMoving day 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBetter Living by Design 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesigning for your best life 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesigning for safety and security 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSitting in the Driver’s Seat 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNeeds versus wants: Affording a car 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou gotta pay for that 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Maintaining a Healthy Mind In A Healthy Body 163\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12: Eating For Fun and Fuel 165\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNutrition: More Than Taking Your Vitamins 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroducing the team of nutrients 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRunning on empty 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFueling thought 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Goes in Must Come Out 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSoul Food 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAll-you-can-eat buffet 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Tale of Two Fats 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe fine print 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRelating to food 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe latest fads 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHydration station 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13: Exercise: Good for You in the Long Run 183\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Good Good” Feelings 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnti-aging: More than a cream 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWeight: It’s just a number 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA dumbbell a day keeps the doctor away 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Heart of the Matter 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercises That Are Right for You 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWalking it out 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting swole 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting flexible 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking it one day at a time 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14: Loving Yourself with Healthy Habits 195\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Some ZZZs 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLying in the bed you made 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDreaming big 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHaving Some Good Clean Fun 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLookin’ fresh 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStaying tight with your BFF: SPF 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting some breathing room 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCoughing and sneezing spread diseases 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProtecting Yourself 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe best defense is a good offense 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAfter dark 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSafe travels 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePainting a Picture of Health 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting a time and date 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHandling an emergency 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15: Minding Your Mental Health 213\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Is Mental Health? 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStressing out 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding your happy place 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn the Eye of the Storm 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe calming effect 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePeople need people 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAddiction 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing signs of addiction 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCraving technology 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: Completing Household Jobs 225\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16: Keeping It All Clean 227\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking Control of the Mess before It Takes Control of You 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTidying up 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBecoming a chore conqueror 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGathering dust 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDecluttering the clutter 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAiring Your Dirty Laundry 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCaring for your garments 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSorting it out 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDoing the ol’ wash, rinse, repeat 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpot cleaning 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrying time 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSharing the secrets of the folding gurus 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGiving New Life to Old Threads 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCalculating cost per wear 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmbracing the reuse, repair, recycle philosophy 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTackling a hot-button topic 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePatching things up 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17: Stirring Things Up in the Kitchen 247\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing Your Equipment 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI need coffee! 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIs this thing on? 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeasure, mix, and cut Oh my! 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaying It Safe 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn accident waiting to happen 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDon’t play with fire 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt’s all quite shocking 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHealthy clean fun 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCookin’ up a Storm 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeasuring twice, pouring once 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBoiling, basting, baking, and BBQ-ing 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting on the same wave length 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 18: Preparing for the Unexpected 267\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCaring for Your Home’s Health 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe magic of electrons 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFlood zone 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTake Murphy’s Law to Heart 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrainstorming the storms 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluating risk versus reward 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing prepared 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCalling for backup 274\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 6: The Part Of Tens 277\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 19: Ten Ways to Be a Responsible Citizen 279\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHaving Integrity 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing Productive 280\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHelping Make Improvements 280\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStaying Informed 280\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExhibiting Patriotism 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLiving up to High Standards 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShowing R-E-S-P-E-C-T 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Judgment Calls 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFacing Your Fear 282\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePaying It Forward 282\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 20: Ten Tips and Tricks for Car Maintenance 283\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePaying Attention to Spare Parts 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing for the Good Oil 284\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCaring for the Car Battery 284\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreaking for New Brakes 284\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping the Air Clean 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaintaining a Squeaky Clean Windshield 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking Those Shocks, Struts, and Springs 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTalkin’ about the Car Wash 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRunning on Empty 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDoing a Tire Check 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 21: Ten Rookie Mistakes 287\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaxing Out Your Credit Cards 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStaying in a Relationship Even When You Realize It Will Not Last 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNot Putting Verbal Contracts in Writing 288\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreaking Up, Then Trying to Remain Friends 288\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting Dish Soap in the Dishwasher 288\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuying Too Much Furniture 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDropping Out of School and Thinking You Will Have Time to Go Back 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMoving Locations and Realizing You Haven’t Solved All of Your Problems 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWashing a Red Sweatshirt with Your White Clothes 290\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForgetting to Preheat the Oven 290\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 291\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGencie Houy\u003c\/b\u003e teaches the Adulting 101 class at Texas Tech University and helps students learn how to live independently while teaching them the real skills they need for real life. 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